Band Bio

Nelson Sobral weaves soulful vocals, song craftsmanship and blistering guitar work into every song along with bassist & back-up vocalist Darin Meilleur whose screaming, funky grooves are powered by Carmelo Galle on drums who kicks up a fierce storm to match the energy of the music and boost it along to its anthemic heights. This is the sound of Melting Pot.


Nelson Sobral - Guitar & Vocals

Parkdale-bred, Nelson was raised on music ranging from Portuguese folk music & Abba to Otis Redding & The Beatles, from Trenchtown to Motown, playing guitar and writing songs came naturally. Along with forming his own bands he started to play in various rock & blues bands around town. By chance, Nelson dove into the role of “musical director” of the original “Comfort Zone” where jamming and improvising were the norm everynight of the week until the wee hours of the morning. Playing with musicians from every walk of life and every style of music as well as having the good luck and fortune to jam with members of The Jeff Healey band, Tom Cochrane’s band and Lenny Kravitz’s band. Eventually, out of the necessity of having to front his own band to play the songs the way he heard them in his head, Nelson discovered that he could vocally emulate and channel the great soul singers he admired and loved. Armed with his guitar, his voice and a song he set off to meet up with like-minded musicians who prefer to “serve the music” instead of themselves…

Nelson’s resume includes stints in The Beggarz, Reuben Cherry, Selective Collective and a ton of rock, soul, funk, blues, country & reggae bands that no one's ever heard of…

Darin Meilleur - Bass & Backup Vocals

Darin began his musical career at the ripe old age of three, singing classics like "You are My Sunshine" into state of the art cassette tape recorders. By the age of 12 he started playing various instruments & settled on bass guitar when he was 17. He played in various rock & blues bands over the years until meeting up with Nelson Sobral. His playing has solidified into an aggressive, groove-driven style that matches up perfectly with the band. He brings an intensity on stage by playing for the song, but stretching out whenever the song allows.

Carmelo Galle - Drums, Percussion & Backup Vocals

Carmelo’s love of drumming started at an early age. Channelling music through his hands and feet, the groove came naturally to him. He easily found the pocket, stuck his hand in it and liked what he found. Carmelo has always been more of a musician who plays the drums. He realizes that it’s important to play what the song calls for. To feel it and let the groove develop on its own. No need to be flashy if a rock-solid groove sounds best. Using the guitar riffs to develop a beat and groove for the songs is just as important to him as locking in with what the bass is putting down. Always serving the music before serving himself. Sometimes floating along with a steady beat, sometimes breaking sticks and skins. His ability to play a wide range of styles comes from his love of music, anything from rock and blues to soulful funk and jazz.